Nairobi approves leasing of Uhuru, Central parks to boost revenue, enhance services
By Lucy Mumbi |
Sakaja confirmed that the new measures are part of a broader plan designed to balance environmental preservation with public access.
The Nairobi City County Cabinet has approved leasing and renting designated spaces within the Uhuru and Central Parks to attract private investment and improve facilities for park users.
The initiative seeks to generate sustainable income streams to support park maintenance and development, while also enhancing public amenities with the introduction of recreational facilities, eateries, and event spaces.
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The decision, from the meeting chaired by Governor Johnson Sakaja, aims to transform the parks into vibrant urban assets.
Sakaja confirmed that the new measures are part of a broader plan designed to balance environmental preservation with public access.
He stressed that the initiative will promote sustainable revenue generation for the city while improving the overall experience for visitors.
“The new resolutions include leasing and renting designated spaces within the parks to attract private investment and improve facilities for park users,” Sakaja said.
The plan is part of a phased implementation that aligns with legal, environmental, and urban development goals.
Sakaja further explained that the initiative would help establish sustainable income streams to fund park maintenance and development. It will also enhance public amenities by introducing recreational facilities, eateries, and event spaces for public enjoyment.
“This will help establish sustainable income streams to fund park maintenance and development. It will also enhance public amenities by introducing recreational facilities, eateries, and event spaces for public enjoyment,” he added.
Additionally, he emphasised the importance of private-sector involvement in upgrading park infrastructure while ensuring that leasing frameworks support ecological conservation.
“This initiative allows others to invest in the facility, earn a living, and, at the same time, generate revenue for the county, ensuring visitors enjoy better services,” Sakaja said.
Uhuru and Central Parks have long been central to Nairobi’s identity, providing vital recreational and environmental resources.
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